Don’t Push is a song by Sublime and the fifth track to appear on their debut record 40 Oz. To Freedom. Opening up with a somewhat laidback feel, Don’t Push gradually builds up thanks to Nowell’s vocal performance throughout the track which features some harmonies and some multi-layered vocals …

Once again, Muse have dropped their seventh studio album in true Muse style. Beginning with an album cover that re-visits their earlier stylistic approach (similar to albums like ‘Black Holes And Revelations’ and ‘Absolution) through to their musical style that take the listener on a historical journey. Not only …

Different Names For The Same Thing is a song by Death Cab For Cutie which appears on their record Plans. The song opens up with a piano-led introduction which then gives way to the vocal performance which seems to have some effect on it which makes it seem slightly …

“Open our eyes, to see the things that make your heart cry, to be the church that you would desire, your light to be seen”. This is the first lyrics of the song by Joel Houston that I really appreciate since it was symbolic but with meaning to my …

I bought a pack of 5 sets of D’Addario XL Nickel Round Wound strings over at my local music store one day because they were on sale for a couple bucks a set. According to the case, they are known as “The Player’s Choice”, and they are apparently the …

Fell In Love With A Girl is a song by the White Stripes which appears on their album White Blood Cells. The track opens up with a fairly recognizable riff which is incredibly energetic before Jack’s vocals come in as well as Meg’s drumming. The vocal delivery is incredibly …

Live in Rio is the third DVD made by RBD, a lating group, and it was recorded 10/08/2006 in the stadium of Maracanã - Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, I can remember that day, so amazing. It was released in the end of January of 2007 and until now …

I Ain’t Superstitious is a song by Willie Dixon that is performed by Megadeth for their album Peace Sells… But Who’s Buying? The track starts off with a sort of blues-riff mixed with a very rock driven sound. You can tell right away once the main rhythm of the …

Under The Boardwalk is a track by The Rolling Stones which appears on The Rolling Stones No. 2. I’m aware that this song is a cover so I cannot really comment on the structure of the actual songwriting of the track so I’ll be focusing on the execution of …

This album occupies a special part in my heart. Every time I listen to it I am making a trip down memory lane, recalling the time when I was twelve-year old pre-pubescent Boy. This is why I try not to listen to it too often, to keep this album …

Your Love Never Fails started with the lead guitarist Chris Quilala as he is the also lead vocalist of this beautiful song. “Nothing can separate, even if I ran away, your love never fails”. It was so smooth and mellow when he sang it.
The song talks about how great …

This CD is definitely a must have to all Twilight fanatics. I considered myself as one so I rushed to the music store to grab a copy. I like its packaging with Bella and Edward on the front cover of the CD case. However, I was …

This is one of the music channels on directv. Overall it’s pretty good but they could put some better music on it. I listen to it sometimes. First I go to xmhitlist, then I go to 20 on 20 then I go to this channel. Mostly they have alternative …

San Tropez is a track by Pink Floyd which appears on their album Meddle. To be honest, when I listen to this track I don’t exactly get the feel of a typical Pink Floyd song. Although Roger Waters’ voice is quite distinct and it’s clear that it’s him, his …

If you like Jazz, then this is a must buy. Rather than getting Billy Holiday or Nina Simone go for something a bit older. Fats Waller was one of the Jazz greats of the 20’s and 30’s and this double compilation CD shows exactly why. Don’t …

Overview —“ Scars On Broadway, the debut album by the band of the same name, is Daron Malakian’s first release after leaving System Of A Down. After listening to Serj Tankian’s album many people were extremely curious to hear how Malakian would compare, and I was no exception. I …

The Continuing Adventures Of Feeling Down And Out is a song by Sledding With Tigers and is the second song to appear on their second release, The Hill Sheep. Just as the first song on this album did, The Continuing Adventures Of Feeling Down And Out actually also opens …

A friend invited me to see Khat Phud at Centennial Park. I had heard of the local Atlanta band, but wasn’t sure exactly who they were or what kind of music they did. I realized (after a bit of research) that this band does a …

C-Bo is one of the best rappers from the west coast to ever touch the mic. He has such a great flow style and voice. He captures the true essence of real west coast hip hop. He has made some really great albums that show he is one of …

Yea! Heavy And A Bottle Of Bread is a song by Bob Dylan And The Band which appears on their album The Basement Tapes. The track starts off with a very simple guitar strumming pattern which is somewhat reminiscent of Dylan’s earlier work but to no major extent once …

Man on the Silver Mountain by Rainbow is one of my favorite songs of all times. Ritchie Blackmore’s hard rock guitar style is unbeatable and the very riff of Man on The Silver Mountain is one of the best riffs ever. Ronnie James Dio will always be one of …

Love Henry is a song by Bob Dylan which appears on his album World Gone Wrong. The song opens up with a light acoustic guitar pattern which serves as a nice introduction to the song before Dylan comes in with the vocals. Dylan’s lyrics focus on a story so …

R. Kelly
“Slow Wind”
TP-3 Reloaded
Jive Records
It’s the sequel to “Fiesta”, it’s another “Four Page Letter” from Aaliyah, no wait, it’s “Slow Wind”! The third single and music video from R. Kelly’s solo album TP3 Reloaded, following “Trapped in the Closet” and “Playas Only”. It looks almost like a watered down …

Live At Woodstock is probably the best recording of Jimi Hendrix live behind Band Of Gypsys.This is pretty much the reason most people have heard about him through the generations.His cherished rendition of The Star Spangled Banner is as beautiful as it is distinctive.However, you will find a special …

Ciara ft. Lil’ Jon
“That’s Right”
Ciara: The Evolution
LaFace Records
Director: The Fat Cats
Ciara brings us yet another song about female empowerment, this one being about a woman telling her boyfriend that she doesn’t want to let him ruin her fun in exchange for his selfish needs. Boo-hoo. The name of the …

Unintended is a track by Muse which appears on Showbiz, their first record. I just finished a review for Sober which is another track on that record, and in comparison with that track, Unintended sounds a lot different. Whereas Sober was extremely driving and quite aggressive, Unintended is certainly …

Overview —“ Question, the second music video and single released by System Of A Down for the first half of Mezmerize/Hypnotize is an extremely melodic song which has an intensity similar to Bring Your Own Bombs, but the sense of melody that this song has is just excellent, Tankian …

Jay-Z
“In My Lifetime”
Payday Records
Jay-Z made his debut with this single and music video “In My Lifetime” which isn’t from any particular album. This was released about a year before his first album came out. “In My Lifetime” is basically a rags-to-riches stylized music video (if you’ve seen the one …

This song, Because of You by Kelly Clarkson is really sweet and painful to listen to if you are on a heartbreak spree. I wonder how did singer Kelly Clarkson managed to sing such a sweet and if you listen to this song, you could really feel the pain …

Riding with Private Malone is a song by David Ball about a guy who just got out of the military and buys a 66 Chevy Corvette from an ad in the paper. It describes how excited he was to get his dream car. It talks about how the car …

Flyleaf is an American rock band and I first heard their song “I’m so sick” on a local radio station here. It starts off with a heavy guitar intro before the lead singer begins to sing the song is a sweet voice before turning into a typical rock band …

The Line 6 Spider II Amp is a very powerful little system. It has an 8″ speaker, and (7) smart control effects like Flange, Tape Echo, Sweep Echo, Reverb, and more. I use it often when performing at local acoustic gigs. Usually the venue …

It isn’t uncommon for actors to make the jump from screen to a musical career, most of the times with a disastrous ending after a few hits (anyone remember Lindsay Lohan?). Well, on 2007 sexy Scarlett Johansson decided it was her turn to get her very own record but …

I’ve played a lot of guitars in my day and nothing has ever come close to the handling and playability I get from my trusty Fender Strat. My parents bought it for me when I was 15 years old through a family friend.
One of the nicest features to …

When I want a feel good love song, I listen to Heaven in my woman’s eyes by Tracy Byrd. It all about how he couldn’t survive without the heaven in his woman’s eyes. She gets him through the daily junk of life. It’s a great tribute of love from …

Dance In The Dark is a song by Lady Gaga which appears on her album The Fame Monster. The track opens up with a fairly annoying introduction which unfortunately seems to remind me of the music of the 1980s. Gaga’s vocals come in soon enough with more of a …

Summer love by Justin Timberlake is a real romantic song about how this guy dates this girl for the summer but he don’t want what they have to be just summer love. It is the perfect song for young couples who fall in love during the summer and …

I’ve been too in love with this young girl ever since she released an album full of covers, but mind you, she literally treated those songs like they were her own. She polished alternative tracks so that the general public (who don’t like that genre much) would appreciate it. …

Jay-Z
“Girl’s Best Friend”
“Blue Streak” Motion Picture Soundtrack
Roc-A-Fella Records
“Girl’s Best Friend” is a single and music video off of the motion picture soundtrack for the Martin Lawrence-led crime/action/comedy film “Blue Streak” (1999). Is it me or does Jay-Z always get picked to record for some of the dumbest, stupid, and …

Use Your Illusion I is Guns N’ Roses third album and the first of a 2 disc set released in 1991 at the same time as Use Your Illusion II. The album features a Paul McCartney cover and also features Alice Cooper on the track The Garden. The track …

The album is the complete soundtrack to the popular video game series Night Striker. Joining the composition effort is mostly the SuperSweep team - people that composed music for many veritable and venerable shmups, among other popular video games. The Night Striker Complete Album offers a complete experience, as …

I picked up The Stampeders newest CD ‘Sure Beats Working’ at their Canada Day concert in Dartmouth Nova Scotia.
This is the first CD The Stampeders produced since their official reunion in 1992, and it is a fabulous offering.
This CD contains 14 tracks, and The Stampeders have used business savvy …

This Was My Life is a song by Megadeth which appears on their record Countdown To Extinction. This Was My Life gradually fades in before leading into a pretty aggressive and crunchy riff coming from Mustaine along with a pretty heavy bass line as well. Mustaine comes in with …

When I first heard on Plan B I simply ignored his music. It seemed such an odd name I didn’t think that what he would produce would be anything that good but the more I listen the more I like this guy.
His varied style I really like, his songs …

Artist: SWV
Video: “Anything”
Album: It’s About Time/”Above The Rim” Soundtrack
Label: RCA Records/Interscope Records
“Anything” is the fifth single and music video from SWV’s debut album “It’s About Time”, following “Right Here” (including “Right Here - Human Nature Mix”), “I’m So Into You”, “Weak”, and “Downtown”. “Anything” is also a single and …

I heard —˜Death’ on the radio and immediately loved it. It’s something about the way that it slowly builds, “this fear’s got a hold on me —¦” just breaks out of the track followed by the heady guitar.
However, it wasn’t until I saw White Lies at Isle of Wight …

Overview —“ The Memory Remains, the first music video released by Metallica for Reload features the band performing the track while on a stage which is constantly swinging, sort of like the motion of a pendulum. The song itself isn’t too bad and is one of the better songs …

As of October 9th I am a proud owner of my favorite band, All Time Low’s, new album called Don’t Panic. I was wary when I first listened to the new CD for several reasons. They are back on a small label, this was …

ROCK AND ROLL OVER
Kiss returns to the sound of their first three albums with this disc (which followed ALIVE I and DESTROYER) and provided years of live shows with the classics I WANT YOU, CALLING DR. LOVE (Gene’ best song), and LADIES ROOM.
This time, KISS was afforded a large …

Overview —“ Electric Tears, Buckethead’s ninth album would have to be one of my favorite instrumental albums that I’ve listened to and definitely one of the calmest and most melodic as well. I’ll say right now from the start of this review and that this album really isn’t for …